An operation coordinated by Europol has led to the seizure of almost one million counterfeit banknotes in 18 countries, including 600,000 dollars in Romania.
Ana Maria Eftene
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Between October 2024 and March 2025, Europol conducted a major investigation in 18 countries, identifying money counterfeiting networks, mostly in Asia, South America and the Middle East. Romanian police recovered 600,000 counterfeit dollars in a raid. Almost one million counterfeit notes and coins were seized with an estimated value of €66 million. The operation generated 102 new investigations and was supported by OLAF, highlighting effective international cooperation.
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Aproape 66 de milioane de euro în bancnote şi monede false au fost depistate în Europa. Poliţiştii români au fost felicitaţi pentru o operaţiune care a permis recuperarea a 600.000 de dolari falşi într-un singur raid
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